#SummitMBB Exhibition Scoreboard (Nov. 8)

Oral Roberts 78, Rogers State 60 (Exhibition) | Box Score
TULSA, Okla. – Oral Roberts concluded its exhibition schedule with its second victory, a 73-60 win over Rogers State Saturday night. The Golden Eagles open the regular season Nov. 15 with a date against crosstown rival Tulsa.

Korey Billbury led all scorers with 18 points and tied with teammate Denell Henderson for a game-high seven rebounds. Obi Emegano scored 13 second half points for 15 total in the contest.

The Golden Eagles held a 43-30 advantage on the glass.

Western Illinois 82, Cornell College 48 (Exhibition)
MACOMB, Ill. – Western Illinois never trailed and cruised to an 82-48 victory over Cornell College in its exhibition contest Saturday. The Leathernecks raced to a 32-6 lead and never looked back.

Mike Miklusak led WIU with 14 points while Garret Covington (12) and J.C. Fuller (10) also scored in double figures. A total of 11 different players scored for the Leathernecks.

WIU outrebounded its opponent 46-28 as Miklusak and Tyson Reynold led the way with eight apiece.

The Leathernecks open the season Nov. 14 at home against Pacific.

#SummitMBB: Oral Roberts Posts Exhibition Victory Monday Night

ORU's Korey Billbury (oruathletics.com)

Oral Roberts 75, East Central 68 (Exhibition) | Box Score
TULSA, Okla. - Oral Roberts used a late surge to claim a 75-68 victory over East Central in exhibition action Monday night. Korey Billbury had 20 points, including 13 in the second half, and 11 rebounds to lead the Golden Eagles. Denell Henderson added 13 points and Brandon Conley 12. 

The Sporting News Previews The #SummitMBB Season

The 2014-15 Sporting News College Basketball Yearbook is the first to hit newsstands this season. In its breakdown of The Summit League, written by John Akers of the Basketball Times, Oral Roberts was tabbed as league favorite. Below is a summary of TSN’s picks:

PREDICTIONS

1. Oral Roberts
2. Fort Wayne
3. Denver
4. South Dakota State
5. North Dakota State
6. Omaha
7. South Dakota
8. Western Illinois
9. IUPUI

ALL-SUMMIT TEAM

Korey Billbury (G), Oral Roberts
Obi Emegano (G), Oral Roberts
Steve Forbes (F), Fort Wayne
Cody Larson (F), South Dakota State
Brett Olson (G), Denver

RATING THE SUMMIT

Top Player: Obi Emegano, Oral Roberts
Top Newcomer:  Deondre Parks, South Dakota State
Top Coach: Scott Sutton, Oral Roberts

To read the full analysis of The Summit League, pick up a copy of The Sporting News College Basketball Yearbook at your local newsstand or order online.

Morrison Selected to All-Star Game

ORU's Dominique Morrison

Oral Roberts' Dominique Morrison was selected to compete in the NABC Reese's Division I College All-Star Game, Friday at the Superdome in New Orleans, site of the Final Four. The Summit League Player of the Year will compete for the West squad and will be one of the 20 players chosen to participate. The game will be played at 4:30 p.m. CT and will be aired on tape delay Saturday at 1 p.m. ET on TruTV. Click here to view the team rosters and read ORU's release.